Department Chair, Nursing Science

Augusta University • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

Augusta University College of Nursing invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, Chair of the Department of Nursing Science position. The College of Nursing is the state's flagship nursing program, enrolling more than 1,000 students on two campuses and at numerous academic-practice partner sites. The College of Nursing, an integral component of Augusta University and the University System of Georgia, is part of the state's only publicly funded comprehensive academic health science center, including schools of medicine, dentistry, and allied health sciences. The College of Nursing is adjacent to Wellstar Medical College of Georgia (MCG) Health, Children's Hospital of Georgia, Georgia Cancer Center, and the Veterans Administration Medical Center, providing ample opportunity for clinical experiences for students and faculty. The college offers the full degree spectrum, including BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs. The College of Nursing Department Chair for Nursing Science provides administrative leadership for the Department, including responsibility for the general direction of the Department in alignment with the College of Nursing mission and strategic plan, with specific attention to the College of Nursing and University research strategic plans. This position is part of the College of Nursing Administrative Team and reports directly to the Dean of the College of Nursing. This position is considered administrative faculty with rank at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor and tenured.

Requirements

• PhD
• Active license to practice nursing in the state of Georgia or meet all eligibility requirements to apply for a nursing license in the state of Georgia.
• Academic teaching, administrative and leadership experience.
• Experience with technology-infused engaging pedagogical strategies.
• Background commensurate with the Associate Professor level or above.
• Evidence of contribution to the profession and recognition at the national level.
• Expert written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proven success in securing and maintaining external funding through independent efforts.
• Experience mentoring faculty in grant writing and project development.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage research teams, labs, or interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Experience in fostering collaborations across departments, institutions, or with industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates as a member of the College of Nursing Administrative Team to support the research mission of the College of Nursing and Augusta University.
• Contributes to the College of Nursing strategic planning process.
• Actively recruits research intensive faculty for the College of Nursing.
• Fosters a culture of research and scholarly engagement.
• Ensures administrative support for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing program.
• Ensures adequate faculty are available to support the needs of the PhD program.
• Works collaboratively with the PhD Program Director to ensure adequate support for the PhD students.
• Serves as the primary mentor for College of Nursing Tenure Track faculty.
• Mentors Tenure Track faculty throughout the tenure trajectory.
• Collaborates with other Department Chairs in establishing appropriate workload allocations and assignments for Tenure Track faculty.
• Advises Tenure Track faculty on utilization of start-up funding.
• Assists Tenure Track faculty in identifying and aligning funding opportunities with their research trajectory.
• Mentors tenured and other research-active faculty throughout the promotion process and provides post-tenure support.
• Assists Tenured faculty throughout the promotion process and provides post-tenure support.
• Provides ongoing mentoring and support for other departmentally assigned research-active faculty.
• Identifies research development opportunities for departmental faculty.
• Participates in the recommendation of appointments, reappointments, and promotions.
• Models leadership in research and scholarly work through active engagement with national and international professional organizations.
• Attends key research-focused conferences to assist in recruitment of tenure track faculty.
• Presents own research and scholarly work at professional conferences.
• Maintains current knowledge of extramural research funding trends.
• Supervises faculty and staff and manages assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provides direct supervision for assigned departmental staff.
• Provides direct supervision for tenure, tenure-track and other departmentally assigned faculty.
• Maintains own program of scholarship and research.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
• Full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees